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A42

HEADWEAR

Description

A42 encompasses all types of headwear including hats, caps, bonnets, helmets, and similar head coverings for protection, fashion, or functional purposes. This class covers the structure, fastening mechanisms, and materials of headwear articles, but excludes specialized protective equipment classified separately (such as crash helmets in A42C or medical/surgical headgear). The classification includes both traditional and innovative designs in hat and cap construction, linings, bands, visors, and decorative elements integrated into head coverings.

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 277
  2. BELL SPORTS US 265
  3. MIPS SE 225
  4. GENTEX CORPORATION US 150
  5. KASK IT 125
  6. PFANNER SCHUTZBEKLEIDUNG AT 115
  7. NIKE US 107
  8. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 102
  9. STRYKER CORPORATION US 95
  10. ITW (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS) US 92